Queensland Children's Hospital
A public hospital in Queensland.
About this hospital
- State or territory
- Queensland
- Health network
- Children's Health Queensland
- Status
- Open
- Also known as
- Lady Cilento Children's
Waiting times by urgency category
Each tile shows one measure for all planned surgery at this hospital in one urgency category.
Your treating specialist gives you an urgency category. You do not choose it. Surgery in category 1 is recommended within 30 days, category 2 within 90 days and category 3 within 365 days.
A rank compares this hospital with the other public hospitals that published the same figure for the same period. The page shows a rank only on a current published figure. It never ranks a withheld or unreported figure. It also never ranks a figure from an earlier period.
- Median wait: Category 1, urgent
- 7 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank21st of 234 nationally
Change on the year before0 days
- Median wait: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 58 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank130th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before-4 days
- Median wait: Category 3, non-urgent
- 240 days2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank146th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before-12 days
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 1, urgent
- 98%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank124th of 234 nationally
Change on the year before-1 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 2, semi-urgent
- 79%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank135th of 245 nationally
Change on the year before+7 percentage points
- Treated within the recommended time: Category 3, non-urgent
- 89%2024–25, released 19 August 2026
Rank124th of 246 nationally
Change on the year before+10 percentage points
Waiting times by procedure
The shortest median wait comes first. A procedure with no published figure follows, in name order.
This table scrolls sideways on a narrow screen.
| Procedure | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pectus surgery | 4 daysRank 1st of 4 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Insertion of ventricular peritoneal shunt | 6 daysRank 1st of 7 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 35 surgeries |
| Nephrectomy | 7 daysRank 1st of 57 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 10 surgeries |
| Craniotomy | 8 daysRank 2nd of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Fracture non-union - treatment of | 9 daysRank 33rd of 47 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 27 surgeries |
| Heart valve replacement | 14 daysRank 5th of 25 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Dialysis access surgery | 15 daysRank 31st of 75 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 36 nationally | 142 surgeries |
| Inguinal herniotomy/herniorrhaphy | 21 daysRank 9th of 186 nationally | 1.0%Rank 44th of 123 nationally | 210 surgeries |
| Untethering of spinal cord | 33 daysRank 1st of 3 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Ureteric stent - insertion of | 37 daysRank 32nd of 39 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 21 surgeries |
| Laparoscopy | 40 daysRank 37th of 149 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 18 surgeries |
| Cataract extraction (with or without intra-ocular lens insertion) | 48 daysRank 23rd of 132 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 33 surgeries |
| Examination of eye under anaesthesia | 49 daysRank 10th of 11 nationally | 0.7%Rank 1st of 5 nationally | 296 surgeries |
| Myringotomy | 49 daysRank 18th of 80 nationally | 0.2%Rank 5th of 30 nationally | 590 surgeries |
| Myringotomy (without insertion of grommets) | 49 daysRank 6th of 21 nationally | 0.2%Rank 2nd of 6 nationally | 590 surgeries |
| Thyroidectomy/hemi-thyroidectomy | 49 daysRank 32nd of 95 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Lingual or maxillary frenulum surgery | 52 daysRank 10th of 18 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Adenoidectomy | 53 daysRank 6th of 70 nationally | 0.8%Rank 5th of 26 nationally | 386 surgeries |
| Cleft lip and palate - repair of | 53 daysRank 1st of 8 nationally | 2.5%Rank 5th of 5 nationally | 121 surgeries |
| Parotidectomy/submandibular gland - excision of | 56 daysRank 35th of 54 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 11 surgeries |
| Pyeloplasty/correction of ureteropelvic junction | 58 daysRank 16th of 22 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Tendon release | 58 daysRank 19th of 26 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 34 surgeries |
| Cholecystectomy (open/laparoscopic) | 59 daysRank 110th of 176 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 20 surgeries |
| Toenail surgery | 59 daysRank 28th of 43 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 47 surgeries |
| Cranioplasty | 60 daysRank 10th of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Probing of naso-lacrimal duct | 60 daysRank 3rd of 5 nationally | 1.5%Rank 1st of 1 nationally | 67 surgeries |
| Arthroscopy | 64 daysRank 53rd of 150 nationally | 4.7%Rank 43rd of 80 nationally | 64 surgeries |
| Cystoscopy | 65 daysRank 115th of 131 nationally | 1.6%Rank 83rd of 118 nationally | 183 surgeries |
| Nasendoscopy | 69 daysRank 3rd of 14 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 14 surgeries |
| Orchidopexy | 74 daysRank 19th of 35 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 10 nationally | 70 surgeries |
| Skin lesion - excision of | 75 daysRank 201st of 214 nationally | 5.7%Rank 159th of 169 nationally | 193 surgeries |
| Total hip replacement | 78 daysRank 22nd of 123 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Tonsillectomy (with or without adenoidectomy) | 80 daysRank 19th of 114 nationally | 1.9%Rank 13th of 69 nationally | 961 surgeries |
| Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction | 87 daysRank 53rd of 108 nationally | 3.4%Rank 19th of 28 nationally | 58 surgeries |
| Circumcision | 88 daysRank 52nd of 102 nationally | 8.8%Rank 8th of 10 nationally | 148 surgeries |
| Muscle or tendon length - change of | 89 daysRank 3rd of 7 nationally | 2.2%Rank 1st of 1 nationally | 93 surgeries |
| Thyroglossal remnant - removal of | 90 daysRank 3rd of 5 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 12 surgeries |
| Hydrocele - repair of | 100 daysRank 30th of 52 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 28 surgeries |
| Osteotomy | 101 daysRank 16th of 49 nationally | 11.0%Rank 3rd of 8 nationally | 136 surgeries |
| Scar revision | 106 daysRank 11th of 29 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Hypospadias - repair of | 111 daysRank 7th of 13 nationally | 7.1%Rank 2nd of 3 nationally | 84 surgeries |
| Procedure for strabismus (squint repair) | 126 daysRank 11th of 25 nationally | 14.5%Rank 3rd of 4 nationally | 242 surgeries |
| Rhinoplasty | 144 daysRank 2nd of 15 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 16 surgeries |
| Herniorrhaphy | 151 daysRank 126th of 169 nationally | 6.9%Rank 73rd of 105 nationally | 58 surgeries |
| Trigger finger/thumb release | 182 daysRank 53rd of 65 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 31 surgeries |
| Septoplasty | 289 daysRank 47th of 103 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 32 surgeries |
| Myringoplasty/tympanoplasty | 294 daysRank 29th of 58 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 47 surgeries |
| Ptosis - repair of | 307 daysRank 15th of 30 nationally | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 17 surgeries |
| Turbinectomy | 325 daysRank 14th of 24 nationally | 5.3%Rank 1st of 4 nationally | 57 surgeries |
| Acromioplasty/arthroscopy shoulder/sub acromial decompressionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Amputation of limb | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Anal fissure - repair ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Arthrodesis | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Arthroplasty - revision ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Axillary node dissectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Bartholin's abscess drainageEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Bladder neck incisionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| BlepharoplastyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Branchial apparatus remnant - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 8 surgeries |
| Breast lump - excision and/or biopsy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Breast prosthesis - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Breast reconstructionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Breast reduction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Bunion (hallux valgus) - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Carpal tunnel release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Cerebral haematoma - evacuation ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Cervical discectomy and fusionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Chalazion - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Chiari malformation decompressionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | 6 surgeries2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Colectomy/anterior resection/large bowel resection | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 7 surgeries |
| Common peroneal nerve release | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Congenital pulmonary lesion - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Corneal graft | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Coronary artery bypass graftingEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| Dacryocystorhinostomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Dermoid cyst - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Diathermy of wart/s | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Discectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Dupytren's contracture releaseEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Ectropion - correction of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| EthmoidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2020–21, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2020–21, released 19 August 2026 |
| Exostosis - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Functional endoscopic sinus surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 9 surgeries |
| Fundoplication | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Ganglion - excision of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| HaemorrhoidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Hammer/claw/mallet toe - correction ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| LaminectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| Lithotripsy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Lobectomy/wedge resection/pneumonectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Lymphangioma - surgery for | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Mastectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Mastoidectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 9 surgeries |
| Meatoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Meniscectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Microlaryngoscopy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Nasal cautery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Nasal polypectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nerve decompressionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Nerve decompression of spinal cordEarlier period | 36 days2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | 12 surgeries2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| OrchidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | 7 surgeries2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| ParathyroidectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pedicle screw fusionEarlier period | 311 days2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | 27.5%2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | 69 surgeries2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pharyngoplasty | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 6 surgeries |
| Pilonidal sinus surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
| PleurodesisEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Posterior fossa decompression | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Pressure equalising tubes (grommets) - insertion ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2019–20, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2019–20, released 19 August 2026 |
| Prostatectomy (transurethral or open)Earlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Pyogenic granuloma - removal of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Radical neck dissectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Removal of intracranial lesion | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Repair of obstructing hiatus hernia | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Rotator cuff - repair ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Salpingo-oophorectomy/oophorectomy/ovarian cystectomy | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| Shoulder joint replacementEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2016–17, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2016–17, released 19 August 2026 |
| Shoulder reconstruction | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | 5 surgeries |
| StapedectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2021–22, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2021–22, released 19 August 2026 |
| Stone/s urinary tract - removal ofEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Stress incontinence surgeryEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Sub-mucosal resectionEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2022–23, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2022–23, released 19 August 2026 |
| Tenotomy of hip | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Total knee replacement | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| TrabeculectomyEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2017–18, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2017–18, released 19 August 2026 |
| Ureteric - reimplantation | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Urethra - dilatation of | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
| Varicose veins treatmentEarlier period | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2023–24, released 19 August 2026 | not published: too few patients2023–24, released 19 August 2026 |
| Vitrectomy (including buckling/cryotherapy)Earlier period | 37 days2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure2018–19, released 19 August 2026 | 16 surgeries2018–19, released 19 August 2026 |
Waiting times by specialty
The shortest median wait comes first. A specialty with no published figure follows, in name order.
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| Specialty | Median wait | Waiting more than 365 days | Patients treated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardio-thoracic surgery | 6 daysRank 3rd of 46 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 39 nationally | 293 surgeries |
| Neurosurgery | 13 daysRank 1st of 41 nationally | 0.0%Rank 1st of 35 nationally | 162 surgeries |
| General surgery | 41 daysRank 128th of 235 nationally | 1.9%Rank 132nd of 214 nationally | 2,513 surgeries |
| Ear, nose and throat surgery | 61 daysRank 33rd of 141 nationally | 2.0%Rank 25th of 123 nationally | 2,850 surgeries |
| Ophthalmology | 68 daysRank 37th of 141 nationally | 6.0%Rank 75th of 135 nationally | 868 surgeries |
| Orthopaedic surgery | 69 daysRank 61st of 177 nationally | 4.5%Rank 64th of 162 nationally | 1,549 surgeries |
| Plastic surgery | 70 daysRank 94th of 110 nationally | 6.6%Rank 75th of 98 nationally | 943 surgeries |
| Other surgery | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare did not publish a figure | not published: too few patients |
How waits have changed
Each chart shows one figure for each year the source published it. A year with no published figure is a gap in the line, and the table under the chart gives the reason.
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7 days | 68 days | 189 days |
| 2015–16 | 8 days | 59 days | 177 days |
| 2016–17 | 8 days | 50 days | 199 days |
| 2017–18 | 9 days | 55 days | 224 days |
| 2018–19 | 9 days | 56 days | 224 days |
| 2019–20 | 8 days | 52 days | 192 days |
| 2020–21 | 8 days | 49 days | 237 days |
| 2021–22 | 7 days | 68 days | 266 days |
| 2022–23 | 7 days | 86 days | 338 days |
| 2023–24 | 7 days | 62 days | 252 days |
| 2024–25 | 7 days | 58 days | 240 days |
- Category 1, urgent
- Category 2, semi-urgent
- Category 3, non-urgent
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| Financial year | Category 1, urgent | Category 2, semi-urgent | Category 3, non-urgent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 98% | 66% | 89% |
| 2015–16 | 100% | 87% | 97% |
| 2016–17 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2017–18 | 99% | 92% | 98% |
| 2018–19 | 98% | 85% | 95% |
| 2019–20 | 99% | 85% | 95% |
| 2020–21 | 99% | 81% | 91% |
| 2021–22 | 98% | 63% | 73% |
| 2022–23 | 98% | 52% | 56% |
| 2023–24 | 99% | 72% | 79% |
| 2024–25 | 98% | 79% | 89% |
Queensland Health quarterly figures
Queensland Health also publishes figures for Queensland Children's Hospital each quarter. They come from a different source, so this page keeps them apart from the national figures. It does not rank them or compare them with other hospitals.
All planned surgery, July to September 2025
- Patients treated
- 2,526July to September 2025, released 28 October 2025
- Treated within the recommended time
- 87.1%July to September 2025, released 28 October 2025
- Change in patients treated on the year before
- +3.1%July to September 2025, released 28 October 2025
Hospitals nearby
These are the open public hospitals nearest Queensland Children's Hospital, nearest first. Each distance is measured in a straight line.
- Mater Mothers' Hospitalless than 1 kilometre away
- Mater Adult Hospitalless than 1 kilometre away
- Princess Alexandra Hospital2 kilometres away
- Surgical Treatment and Rehabilitation Service4 kilometres away
- Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital4 kilometres away
- Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital9 kilometres away
- The Prince Charles Hospital10 kilometres away
- Jacaranda Place Queensland Adolescent Extended Treatment Centre11 kilometres away
What this page leaves out
Private hospitals are excluded. This page covers public hospitals only, so it shows no private hospital.
Before you use these figures
Surgery Waits is not medical advice. Your general practitioner and your treating specialist can help you decide what is right for you.
In an emergency, call 000.
Where this data comes from
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and urgency category, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 3 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times/v/2026-10-03/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and intended procedure, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 20 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-procedure/v/2026-10-20/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery waiting times by hospital and surgical specialty, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 20 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, elective surgery waiting times data extract, sourced 19 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-elective-surgery-waiting-times-by-specialty/v/2026-10-20/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Hospitals, Local Hospital Networks and Primary Health Networks in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 3 October 2026
- Data released
- 19 August 2026
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, mapping details extract, sourced 3 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-hospitals-myhospitals/v/2026-10-03/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Reported measures and their codes in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 27 October 2026
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reported measures, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reported-measures/v/2026-10-27/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Reporting unit mappings to health networks and states in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 27 October 2026
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-unit-mappings/v/2026-10-27/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Reporting unit codes and alternative names in MyHospitals, Australia
- Publisher
- Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Version
- 27 October 2026
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australian Government, MyHospitals Data API, reporting units, sourced 26 October 2026, https://myhospitalsapi.aihw.gov.au/, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/au-myhospitals-reporting-units/v/2026-10-27/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery by urgency category and hospital, Queensland, September quarter 2025
- Publisher
- Queensland Health
- Version
- 10 December 2025
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Queensland Health, Queensland Government, Elective surgery, sourced 3 October 2026, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/elective-surgery, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/qld-elective-surgery-by-category/v/2025-12-10/
- Dataset on publicdata.au
- Elective surgery by specialty and hospital, Queensland, September quarter 2025
- Publisher
- Queensland Health
- Version
- 10 December 2025
- Data released
- The publisher gives no release date for this dataset.
- Licence
- CC BY 4.0
- How to cite this data
- Queensland Health, Queensland Government, Elective surgery, sourced 3 October 2026, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/elective-surgery, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Serialised and versioned by National Digital at publicdata.au, https://publicdata.au/d/qld-elective-surgery-by-specialty/v/2025-12-10/